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J534 DNG

1992 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

13,145 mi
Last recorded13,145 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1992 Toyota Celica124,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ534 DNG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2023 13,145 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2022
Fail 2 May 2022

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 11,201 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 8,731 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle heavily modified

Fail 28 Jul 2020 8,286 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion under vehicle

nearside front brake disc scored inner surface

vehicle heavily modified

Pass 3 Aug 2019 6,475 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

WIRING EXPOSED BUT SECURE

Fail 13 Jul 2019 6,445 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust moves but still secure

front brake increase at slightly different rates

offside front tyre worn on inner edge, tread on 3mm

oil under engine

vehicle heavily modified

welded patches under vehicle

wiring exposed but secure all over vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2018 13 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured in engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 133,663 miles

Rear seat belts not checked due to rear seats folded down.

wires insecure under vehicle.

Fail 7 Jan 2017 133,659 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)

Front brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened housing (3.5.1n)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 133,188 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 121,334 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter slight perished

both front wing and under sides slight loose

both inner sill panel slight corroded

oil leaking

Fail 9 Jan 2016 121,334 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter slight perished

both front wing and under sides slight loose

both inner sill panel slight corroded

oil leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2014 113,970 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 111,661 miles

Front and rear, suspension and steering components slightly corroded

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 109,315 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 106,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 104,266 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 104,266 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 102,765 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 101,191 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 101,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise n/s rear tyre age cracks ontread and side walls.adv ise front number plate condition.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 99,220 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 99,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 97,344 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 97,176 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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J534 DNG is a 1992 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 124,543 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J534 DNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J534 DNG is a 1992 Toyota Celica, first registered on 13 January 1992.

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